Here is what Jimmy Carter had to say about the State of the Nation when he spoke yesterday at the Democratic Convention 2004:
First, we cannot enhance our own security if we place in jeopardy what is most precious to us, namely, the centrality of human rights in our daily lives and in global affairs.And its the last sentence that every politician around the world should always remember: We cannot lead if our leaders mislead. So if our great country - every country - goes down the drain, its most probably because those fellows at the top didnīt do their job properly.Second, we cannot maintain our historic self-confidence as a people if we generate public panic.
Third, we cannot do our duty as citizens and patriots if we pursue an agenda that polarizes and divides our country.
Next, we cannot be true to ourselves if we mistreat others.
And finally, in the world at large we cannot lead if our leaders mislead.
Because you can only lead by example. But if what you stand for is lies, wrath, war, hate and arrogance, no one will dare to follow you. And you cannot lead without anyone following. Thats how easy it is. And at the same time, thats how tough it is.
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